Honolulu Vacation & Tourism Guide
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As the capital of Hawaii, Honolulu is a diverse city in a tropical paradise. Located on the island of Oahu and one of the most popular tourist destinations, this beautiful city invites strollers through the downtown core, has excellent restaurants and nightlife to explore, as well as natural preserves and sandy beaches to enjoy. Honolulu truly epitomizes Hawaii for every traveler.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Outrigger Luana Waikiki
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 36 reviews from 4 sources
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" Great experience with hotel staff, very friendly and helpfu." — source Travelocity
" The staff is just great. They are laid back, but very professional and give excellent tips on local attractions, history, etc." — source Priceline
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1. Waikiki Beach
Crazy, loud and fun, this is the hub of the Honolulu alternative lifestyles scene for tourists. It features nightly ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Waikiki Beach
DestinationUnknown in Oahu said
… Oahu...Waikiki beach, surfing, Elvis impersonator show...… continue reading »
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2. Diamond Head State Monument
... a perspective on Oâahu's geology and geography, grab your hiking shoes and flashlight and take an early morning hike to the top of Diamond Head - a 760 foot extinct volcano tuff cone and National ... more
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3. Waikiki Aquarium
Young visitors to Honolulu's most famous beach tend to swarm this place after-hours. Alternative ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Waikiki Aquarium
neufeldjo in Relaxing in Waikiki said
… and long flights to Hawaii. Four days to enjoy the beach, go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, visit the Waikiki aquarium, see hula… continue reading »
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4. Pearl Harbor
... December 7, 1941, a quiet Sunday morning, a squadron of Japanese warplanes on a top-secret mission flew toward the unsuspecting U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Tragically, the Americans detected the planes using... more
Real Travelers who've been to Pearl Harbor
Springerdog in Girlfriends on Holiday said
… Center and to Pearl Harbor. Shopping, getting parrots painted on our manicures.… continue reading »
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5. Esprit Lounge
If you are in the mood for an elegant yet lively dance club, this one is for you. It is perhaps the best-known ... more
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6. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl
This is the final resting place for 34,000 veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam ... more
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7. The Honolulu Zoo
topics: zoos. more
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8. Moose McGillicuddy's
This place is frequented by Waikiki tourists and locals of all kinds, from surfer dudes in search ... more
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9. Ocean Club
Ocean is the place for Honolulu's beautiful people to meet and greet one another. The decor is ultra chic. ... more
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10. Iolani Palace
... state apartments, including the Blue Room, State Dining Room and Throne Room, where King Kalākaua and his successor, Queen Lili‘uokalani, held lavish entertainments and conducted the diplomatic affairs of the kingdom. View... more
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1. Chef Mavro Restaurant
Chef George Mavrothalassitis brings his inspired fusion of Provencal French and nouveau Hawaiian cuisines to ... more
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2. Bali-By-The-Sea
Located in the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, this is the place for a special occasion or an ... more
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3. Indigo Eurasian Cuisine
The most elegant restaurant in the colorful Chinatown district, this place features a creative mix ... more
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4. Roy's Restaurant
The Hawaii Kai location is the original of ... more
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5. Hy's Steakhouse
... House in Honolulu is a three star establishment. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an... more
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6. Hoku's
... without being stuffy, creative without being overwrought, the upscale dining room of the Kahala Hotel & Resort combines European finesse with an Island touch. This is fusion that really works. The setting is stellar, with i... more
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7. 3660 On the Rise
... three star Hawaiian, try 3660 On The Rise in Honolulu. This restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. This place features outdoor dining. When you ste... more
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8. Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant
... try Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant in Honolulu. This restaurant is mildly expensive. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic ... more
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9. L'uraku Restaurant
... Japanese, try L'uraku in Honolulu. This is a moderately priced restaurant. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. ... more
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10. Moose McGillicuddy's
This place is frequented by Waikiki tourists and locals of all kinds, from surfer dudes in search ... more
Top Rated Honolulu Trips
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Aloha, Hawai'i!! | May 10 10'
"After a decent sleep in the next day, we were finally on holiday!! Here is the (hopefully not too long) account of our week on the gorgeous island of Oahu in Hawaii"
Hi all! You'll be pleased to know that we managed to shuttle our way out of Honolulu Airport to our hotel, the Park Shore in Waikiki without furth... Continue reading »
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Hawaii | Jun 30 10'
"When we arrived at the lookout, a suspicious man in a van asked us if we wanted to go to the Bay for $5 each. Thinking it would be nice to be able to snorkel after all, we said yes."
When we arrived in Hawaii we hopped on the Waikiki Express. A note to anyone travelling from the airport to Waikiki, do not get on this bus!! The b... Continue reading »
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Aloha from Anne and John | Jan 13 10'
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We arrived in Honolulu yesterday afternoon to 80 degrees and lovely and sunny. It has continued the same today although now it is a little cl... Continue reading »
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Liebe auf Hawaii | Aug 04 10'
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Mein erster Urlaub auf Hawaii war bedeutend anders als gedacht. Ich bin am 15. Juli am Airport mit meiner besten Freundin angekommen, und alles ha... Continue reading »
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Day Two | Mar 01 09'
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Saturday – Day 1Mr. and Mrs. B couldn’t believe that the trip wasn’t planned better so they lovingly decided to change their depa... Continue reading »
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